Location: Livermore, CA

North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer's mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS.

The Operations and Business Directorate has an opening within the Environmental Safety and Health Division for an Instructional Designer to use various instructional design theories and analysis techniques for adult learners to develop new (full lifecycle) or revise existing courses and advanced computer assisted learning systems. The successful candidate will use the latest web-development and graphic art tools in order to leverage technology and keep the Laboratory's training on par with industry trends. The successful candidate will be required to pass various on-site training modules to pursue work assignments.

Essential Duties
- Develop, revise, and maintain the ES&H learning systems suite of courses by applying learning
assessment levels 1 - 2, instructional design skills, effective learning principles and creativity
in accordance with Department of Energy (DOE) Orders.
- Identify, recommend, and execute new ideas or methods for enhancing course curriculum in
collaboration with ES&H Subject Matter Experts and SETS Training Team members.
- Design course goals, objectives, course content including text, scripts, graphics, video, audio,
test questions, instructor guides, participant materials and supporting documentation to engage
students in the learning process, encourage course participation and meet the requirements of the
adult learner.
- Write course narration scripts, scenarios and simulation required for web-based course content
using a systematic approach to training. In addition, ability to sync course narration audio files
to the appropriate course.
- Apply course development software skills in the development of web-based course and assure
successful course publishing/product is delivered under established schedules.
- Interprets regulations and determines training needs required to meet the regulation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S.
citizenship.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in educational/instructional design field, computer information
systems or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to interpret safety policies and procedures, DOE orders, and other relevant regulatory
standards to maintain ES&H accountability.
- Experience in implementing instructional technology models and designs and the application of
adult learning theory, web design and/or web-based training interface design.
- Experience with designing and developing instructor led, web-based, and on-the-job training for
adult learners including target audience analysis, needs analysis, scope identification, design
specifications, defining objectives, and curriculum development.
- Experience in the use of simulations, interactivity, hypermedia, and tutorials in training
applications.
- Experience with course development software applications (e.g., Storyline, Articulate, etc.).
- Experience with video project management, video acquisition techniques, and use of digital video
editing systems (e.g., Final Cut pro) and video/photographic equipment used for associated media
acquisition.
- Advanced verbal and written communication, interpersonal, facilitation and collaboration skills
necessary to effectively write, present, explain, advise, and communicate complex information to
all levels of personnel.
- Effective organizational skills with detail orientation necessary to handle multiple complex
tasks in a demanding environment with conflicting priorities, tight and changing deadlines, and
frequent interruptions while providing high-level customer service and good follow-through.
- Experience working independently and in a team environment with a broad cross-section of people
and organizations, managing complex projects, and meeting schedules.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Demonstrated audio/visual/photography skills.
- Demonstrated interactive animation skills.
- Experience with one or more of the following software packages: Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Articulate Engage, Presenter, Storyline, Quizmaker, Video Encoder,
Captivate, Camtasia or Dreamweaver.

Special Requirements
Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Pre-employment drug test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
Anticipated Clearance Level: Q (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.
North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.